Youthline: FREECALL 0800 096 1425 4pm - 10pm weekdays. Trained volunteers will help you get the support you need, whatever the problem.

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: Freephone 0800 800 500 If you are in some sort of danger, phone this 24-hour freephone number. It will not show up on any phone bills.

Childline: Freephone 0800 1111 For children in trouble or danger.

The Samaritans: 0345 909090 Lo-call number, will be charged at local rates only. Emergency service for the suicidal and despairing.

Worcestershire Rape & Sexual Abuse Center: 01905 424282

National AIDS Helpline: Freephone 0800 567123 Advice and support. 24-hour service.

National Drugs Helpline: Freephone 0800 776600 24-hour advice, information and counselling for drug users or anyone concerned about drugs.

Drinkline National Alcoholics Helpline: 0345 320202 Local rates

Support for Children Affected by Drink: 01905 23060

Cot Death Helpline: 0171 235 1721 24 hour service

Family Support Line: 0121 550 8286 Open daily 10am - 3pm plus 24-hour answerphone. Advice and support for all victims of domestic violence.

Parentline: 01702 559900 Organisation for parents under stress.

South Worcestershire Victim Support: 01905 28252

CancerLink: Freephone 0800 591028 - Teenagers helpline - or 0800 132905